Commencement

The College’s 183rd commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Annual Fellowships, Awards and Honor Scholarships

Schedules
Get a run-down of all that’s happening on campus.
Commencement Tickets
Find out where and when you can pick up tickets for the commencement ceremony.
Commencement Weekend Dining
Peruse our commencement menus and get instructions on how to purchase meal tickets.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Discover what resources are available for guests who have a physical disability or other special need that requires accommodation.
Language Translation
Fill out a request for one or more translation headsets for use at the Commencement ceremony.
Items for Purchase
Learn more about where you can buy photography, announcements, and other memorabilia.
FAQ
Get answers to the questions that most seniors—and their families—have.
Events for Graduate Students
See the schedule of Commencement week events for graduate students.
Photo of students marching in the Laurel Parade

Commencement Traditions

The days preceding Commencement are especially alive with tradition. See what’s in store!
this is a photograph of Mount Holyoke students participating in the annual Laurel Parade.

The Laurel Parade

This moving ritual, which takes place during commencement weekend, marks the transition from MHC student to MHC alumna.
Image of the four MHC class symbols

Class Colors and Symbols

A tradition since the early 1900s, classes use a color and symbol to identify themselves at class-related activities including Convocation.
Members of the class of 2019 reflect on their Mount Holyoke journeys

Introducing the graduates of 2019

At Mount Holyoke’s global community, they followed their passions to discover what they want in life — advanced degrees, dream jobs, service to others.
Photo of Stella Elwood ’19

My Mount “Holy Oak” ride

From reluctance (to tour the campus) to exuberance (to start at her dream vet school), Stella Elwood ’19 reflects on her Mount Holyoke journey.
This is a photo of the class of 2019, in gowns and caps, as they prepare to Commence.

The class of 2019 caps off its achievements

The graduates at Mount Holyoke’s 182nd Commencement were urged to speak up, speak out and work together to make the world a better place.